Nonslip device for garments



Aug. 11, 1931. t J. H. LANGRQCK 1,817,991

NONSLIP DEVICE FOR GARMENTS Filed March 5, 1930 @jode/vio JY an ro 3513 @Hom/1 Sg C/ Patented Aug. 11, 1931 PATENT OFFECE JOSEPH H. LANGROCK, OF NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT NONSLIP DEVICE FOR GARMENTS Application lcd March 5,`

This invention relates to a device intended for attachment to a garment, and particularly to the inner face of the waist-band of mens trousers for the purpose of preventing the same from slipping down while being worn. Through the use of such a device as forms the subject of my invention, the necessity for wearing a. tight-fitting and consequently an uncomfortable trouser-supporting belt or Suspenders is avoided.

The object of my invention therefore, is to provide a device of the character mentioned, which when worn, is wholly invisible; which in no manner causes inconvenience to the wearer, and which acts to effectively prevent the garment to which it attached from slipping down, either completely dispensing with the use of a belt or Suspenders, or else permitting the use of a very loosely worn comfortable belt, should the wearer prefer to wear any at all.

While I have herein set forth the fact that the non-slip device forming the subject matter of this invention, is particularly adapted for use on the waist-bands of trousers, it will be apparent that there are many other uses to which it may be put, as for example on the inner face of mens vests or waistcoats, to prevent the same from rising or sliding up on the wearers body. Many other meritorious uses for my device will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which it relates.

With the objects above set forth, and such other objects as may hereinafter appear, in

5 view, I have devised the particular embodiment described below and more particularly pointed out in the claims appended hereto.

Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part hereof, in

which Figure l is a plan view of my improved non-slip device attached to the inner face of a garment waist-band;

Figure 2 is a sectional view on the line 2-2 of Figure l, looking in the direction of the arrows; and i Figure 3 is an end view of the device, with a portion of the cup-shaped member broken away to disclose construction.

Throughout the various views of the draw- 1930. Serial No. 433,230.

ings, similar reference characters designate similar parts.

In the embodiment of my invention as disclosed in the accompanying drawings, l indicates the outer cover member of the device, the same consisting of a concavo-convex or cup-shaped shell or disk made of a soft, yielding and elastic material, such as soft rubber. The member l is made in any suitable way, such as in a suitable mould. It is so moulded as to provide its outer or convex surface with a plurality of ribs, as at 2, whereby an outer roughened or serrated gripping surface is aiforded.

As clearly shown in Figure l of the drawings, the ribs 2, formed as above described, are so arranged that when the device is attached to a garment, said ribs extend across or transversely of the longitudinal axis of.v the body of the wearer. Thus, if the device, or several of these devices, are attached for instance, to the inner face of the waistband of trousers, any downward slipping tendency of the trousers would occur across the axis of the ribs, the ribs consequently setting up a maximum of resistance to any such slipping tendency.

To aid in moulding the cup-shaped shell 1, I arrange the ribs 2 so that the same termilnate short of the ends of the shell, thus producing the unribbed terminations 3.

The shell 1 is provided at its base with a peripheral, laterally extending, flange 4,

which is pierced at intervals with holes 5 through which stitches 6 maybe passed to secure the shell to the inner-face or lining 7 vof, a trouser waist band 8, or to any other desired portion of a garment where the use of a device of the character described is neces- A sary or desirable.

At 9 is shown a soft, yielding, and highly elastic, cushioning member or backing, which is so shaped as to fit within and be wholly enclosed by the concave side of the cupshaped shell l wherein it may, if desired, be adhesively or otherwise secured, or else it may merely be frictionally held in position. This cushioning member 9 is preferably made of sponge rubber, or of material having similar characteristics. It has a rounded outer face l0 conforming generally in shape to the inner or concave side 12 of the member l, but being of less thickness than the depth olf the member l so that an air-space l1 is provided between the outer tace 10 of the cushion 9 and the inner face 12 of the member l. Thus, when pressure of the users body is exerted against the outer rubber surface 2 oit the rubber shell l, this shell may slightly collapse or Hatten under such pressure, the air space ll permitting such flattening actionl and allowing the member l to shape itself to the surface against which it presses. rI`he sponge rubber cushion 9 acts to firmly, yet resiliently, and without causing the slightest trace of discomfort, hold the device against the body of the wearer, and acts eliectively to prevent the slipping or shitting of any garment to which it may be attached.

In use, a number of these devices may be attached at spaced intervals to the waist band of a garment and the same will serve to effectively support the garment without requiring the use of a tightly adjusted belt or the use of uncomfortable Suspenders. Incidentally, when these devices are use( upon trousers, they serve in a dual capacity. That is, while preventing the descent of the trousers, they also exert pressure against the wearers shirt which is tucked in the trotsers, and prevent the shirt from rising.

While I have herein described my improved nonslippin g device as heilig especially adaptable for use on niens trouse it will be apparent that it may readily beused on many other garments, such as was heretofore speciiied, as for instance, on the inner side of mens waistcoats, acting to prevent the same from sliding upward. It also may be used on woinens garments in any capacity wherein its non-slipping functions may operate to advantage.

This device is so constructed that it can be attached to garments while they are being made, or it can be sold separately to be attached to a garment separately or previously purchased, since it may be easily attached to any garment by anyone with a minimum of skill and elort.

Having described one embodiment et my invention, it is obvious that the same is not to be restricted thereto, but is broad enough to cover all structures coming within the scope of the annexed claims.

What I claim is l. A device of the class described comprising a circular cup-shaped collapsible shell having an externally roughened surface and means adjacent to the peripheral edge for attaching it to a garment.

2. A device of the class described comprising a. yielding cup-shaped cxteriorly roughened shell, a yielding cushioning means disposed behind and wholly contained within said shell, and means for attaching said shell to a garment comprising a laterally extendiing portion on said shell at its base.

A device of the class described comprising a yielding cup-shaped exteriorly roughened shell, a yielding cushioning means disposed behind said shell, and means for attaching said shell to a garment comprising a peripheral flange located at the base of the shell.

Ll. A non-slip device for garments comprising a cup-shaped outer member o'f ribbed rubber, and a soft sponge rubber pad contained within and disposed behind the same and means at the periphery of the shell for attaching it to a garment.

A device ot the class described comprising a hollow, exteriorly rougbcned yielding outer member, a yielding pa d disposed behind and wholly enclosed by said outer member, said pad being of less thickness than the depth o't the outer member whereby a space s provided between the face of said pad and he inner tace oi? said outer member.

G. A non-slip devia-e "for garments comprising a hollow shell having its outer face provided withv a JOSEPH H. LANGROCK. 

